Past Articles from Laura Osterlund

Laura Osterlund

Laura picked up a disc her senior year of high school and hasn’t put it down since. She played on the mixed/open team at Bethel University where she graduated with a journalism degree. Based out of the Twin Cities, MN, you can find her engaging in all levels of Ultimate: working with Minnesota Strike, playing mixed club, and grinding at local ultimate and goalty leagues. Her ultimate accomplishment – besides helping start a women’s league (coming spring 2024) – is winning Z league with Big Blue.

  1. The Raging Winds of Change: The Case for Hybrid and BFG

    What happens when two rising teams face off

    Oct 4, 2024 by in Profile

  2. Club Regionals 2024: Mega-Preview (Mixed Div.)

    Breaking down every region and all your contenders.

    Sep 20, 2024 by , , and in Preview

  3. US Open 2024: Tournament Preview

    Club semifinalists? Check. National teams? Check. International stars? Check. The US Open is one of the best events of the year.

    Aug 1, 2024 by and in Preview

  4. Club Season Primer 2024: Mixed Division

    Doing our best to lay out the known knowns in a season with plenty of unknown unknowns.

    Jul 12, 2024 by , , and in Preview

  5. D-I Women’s 2024 Rookie of the Year

    The first-years who have already established themselves among the division's best overall players.

    Jun 18, 2024 by , and in Awards

  6. D-I Women’s 2024 Breakout Player of the Year

    Highlighting players who took a leap toward stardom in the division this spring.

    Jun 17, 2024 by , and in Awards

  7. D-I Women’s 2024 Defensive Player of the Year

    These three defenders put forth amazing and impactful seasons.

    Jun 14, 2024 by and in Awards

  8. D-I Women’s 2024 All-American Second Team

    Recognizing the next seven top performers of the 2024 season.

    Jun 12, 2024 by , , and in Awards

  9. D-I Women’s Div. 2024 All-American First Team

    Recognizing the top seven performers of the 2024 season.

    Jun 10, 2024 by , and in Awards

  10. WUL/PUL Update: NY Tops Philly; WULCW Field Set

    Utah booked their ticket to Championship Weekend with one-point victory, and New York came out ahead of Philadelphia in a battle of the North Division's best

    May 31, 2024 by and in Preview, Recap

Recent Posts

  1. The Best, Worst, and Most Interesting Jerseys of the 2026 D-I College Championships
  2. D-III College Championships 2026: Pick ‘Em Challenge & #TheGame Results
  3. Ultiworld All-Region 2026: D-III First Team & Rookie of the Year (Women’s Division)
  4. Ultiworld All-Region 2026: D-III First Team & Rookie of the Year (Men’s Division)
  5. Buzzer Beater: An All-Time Season Debut [UFA Week 6 2026]

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  1. Colorado vs. Carleton D-I College Championships Semifinal Game Recap

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  2. Best Of 2026 D-I College Nationals Finals

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  3. [Non-US] Carleton vs. Massachusetts (Men’s Final)

    May 25, 2026 in

  4. Best Of 2026 D-I College Nationals Day 3

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  5. [Non-US] Carleton vs. British Columbia (Women’s Final)

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  5. Easterns 2026
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